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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,112 and 507,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,112 and 507,964 is: 1,111,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,112 : 507,964 = 507,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,112/507,964 = 507,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,112x = 507,964 × 507,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,112x = 258,027,425,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,027,425,296/232,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,650.52

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